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The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

TuyO LET-One more rent in the Thompson
Il Block, No. lit and 119 Middle ST.. ground
floor and good, dry, and well lighted basement
on three sides making it one Of the most desirable
rents in the city for jobbng or wholesale business
of any kind. Enquire OF II. Z. THOMPSON, No.
1874 Brackett ST ga
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Or. {. B. REED, CIaIrVoyant
and Botanic Physician.

Medical Rooms 90 Franklin St., Portland, Me.
nR. REED treats all chronic diseases that flesh
~ is heir to; all cases that are given up as in
durable by the allopathic and homeopathic ply
sicians, will take their case TO treat and cure
them. find that about four-ffths of the cases
given up TO die can be cured. Examinations at a
distance by letter with their full name and place
of residence mad one cent stamp and $500 Ex-
animation at the office, 81 co. Consultation Free
Office hours a. m. to p. m. sep14tf
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21
Domestic Ports.

Ar at Provincetown 10Th, schs Augusta L Her.
rick with 80 bbs mackerel taken off Barnstable:
Elsie Smith, do do.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

NOR ~ALE- The two story brick house, No.
II SO Winter ST.; modern improvements; good
lot of land. Enquire OF y; q. BOYD, No. Ex-
Commercial street. 23-tf
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GRAND TRUNK RAlLEAY OF CANADA.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENTS.

on rad after MONDAY, Way 10, ass7,
rrsin- will run as foilowst
DEPARTUR Es.
E.< Aubura and Le~i-tsn, 7.1OL m, lis
Fer GsTham, 80 a. m, 80 and 5.s7 D. m.
Yer Gorhans, Monfreal and Chicago, 0.SJ
a. m. and 100 y. m.
EOr Qurbec, l.3O y. m
Fer Buekneid and Canton, ITO a. m. and
1.30 p. m.
AkHIvALs.
FROM Lew iston and Auburn, sac 4. =.
1905. 5.i5 and 5.3e D. m.
Frem Gsorhaus. 1875 an, 2. O6 and $40 p. M.
From Chicago and 1aossFeai, 1905 and
GAS p. m.
~rens Qaebec, 1905 p. m.
Pullman Palace Sleeping cars on night train and
farlor cars ON day train between Portland and
TICKET OFFICE
IS Exchange ST.. and DsOOi Foot Of India Street
Tickets Sold at Reduced Rates 10
CANADA, Detroit, ChsraKs, milwaukee,
Ctneiunuai, ~. houia, Omaha. Saginaw,
"a. Paul, -niah.ahe Gify. Denver, snm
Rrnncisco. and all points Ia thu Northwest,
West and Southwest.
JOSEPH HICKSoN General Manager.
VIM. EDGAR. q. p. A.,
MAY 10. 1887 J. STEPHENSON. Supt.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

NOR SALE secondhand IL horse power
Il engine, and one IA horse power boiler with
heated pump inspirator and all fittings at bar
gain. Address, BIDDEF0RD STOVE FOUN-
DRY, BlddefOrd. Me. o.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

HOUSE FOR sALE-In western part of
HI city, a two and half story house With all
modern eonvenienees, in first-class condition,
situated IN the inest OF nelghborh9ods; house al
connected with house. Apply at 451 CONGRESS
STREET III
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21
MARVELS OF THE NEW WEST,

A vivid portrayal Of the st1pendOus marvels In
the vast wonderland west Of the MISSOURI River. Six
Maryels Of Race. Maryels Of Enterprise, Marveis
Of Mining, Marvels Of Stock Raising, Mervels OF
Agriculture. Over $50 ORIGINAL fine Engrav-
fngs. A perfect Picture Gallery. 1t has more
selling qualities than any other book.
AGENTS- WANTED, A rare chance for live
agents to make money. Apply at once. Terms very
THE HENRY BILL PUBLISHING CO.. NORWICH. CT.
oct5 dew Z
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

NOR sALE-I will sell at bargain ION ac-
IN count of III health) my farm situated In EN-
Yarmouth, containing 100 hundred acres Of wood
land, upland aud interyale; Running water to
buildings, near church senool "a and depot Inquire
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21
SAILING oAys OF STEAMSHIPS
,lAL&JNll n .EW =.
PoEToF PORTLAND.

THURsDAY Oct. 20
Arrived.
Steamer Cumberland, Thompson st John, NIB.
via EastDort for Boston.
Sch Apphia s. Amelia. Willard, Arey's Harbor
for New York.
Sch Perseverance Willard, Round Pond for
New York.
Sch Matte Allies, Crockett, &ennebec for
New York.
Sch Electric Flash, Smith, Caniden-lms to l. L
Cummings Co.
Sch Laura 7 Chester Beals, Camden-'ime 0
l. G Cummings & Co.
Sch Arrival, Stewart, Camden-lime to l. Cum.
mingS a. Go.
Sch Snow squall, Lowell Camden-me to G
Cummings & Co.
Sch Florida, liall. Rockland-lime to C W Bel
KNAPP & Sen.
Sen Cinderella. Nichols, Round Pond-eggs to
j III Flake.
Sch White Foam, Ford Sullivan for Boston.
Sch Delaware, Sinclair, Ellsworth for Lynn.
Cleared
Sch Lucy Russell, Randall, Batimore-J
NickerSnn 4 Son.
Sch Hitchcock. Blair, Kennebec, to load for
Washington-Ryan Kelsey.
Sch Regulator, Paterson. Castine-N Blake.
Sch Gamecock. Robinson, Calais-N Blake
sen Essex, w lace. Jonesport-N Blake.
Sch Magnet, Beals, JonespOrt-N Blake.
SAlLED-Schs Nathan Easterbrook, and z
Hitchcock.
Ship Annie Bingay. Pinkey at this port from
Buen0s ANres, reports Sept l, spoke schr Vivian
OF Luaenburg. from Halifax for Victoria Van.
couyer. lat 8 ), Ion 33 w.
Sch Canton. Of Portland Capt A Whittier.
has just made the round trip from Portland to st
John. n Is, thence to Canary Islands with lumber
thence to Aorfolk, IN two months three days.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

ENOR SALE-At Cape Elizabeth, one OF the
IL best locations in Maine for a mandatory,
one mile from Portland, lot $50 feet front holding
its width back to channel, about acres upland
and fats Railroad in front and plenty tide water
back. G. l.. LITCHFIELD ISL
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

nRUG STORE FOR sALE-A well es-
~ tablished paying business in one OF the most
thriving villages in the state good reason for sell
ing: For particulars address JOHN W, PER
kINS ~ Co, Portland, Me-, or LOCK BOX SO,
Mechanic Falls, Me. 15-1
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

NOR sALE-Stone suitable for cellar wall
Il Apply to A. IL. GOUDY, Woodfords, Me.
ne
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

EOEk sAEE-One stable, two horses, one
a wheel hack and one sleigh hack. Apply at
No. IA BOYD STREET, Portland, Me. III
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

1t Is no wonder that inyalids lose faith in
all specifics, when so many worthless medicines
are advertised to cure various diseases, but which
when tried, are .found wanting" We have yet
to learn, however, of the first failure of DR. Wis
TAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY to cure coughs
and pulmonary disease.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

NNANTED-Pecple to know that NJ. q. Palm,
w ers old Shoe Store, at $50 Middle St., has
reopened with a good line Of everyday Boots,
Shoes ana Rubbers, at popular prices. LADRI-
GAN & MELAUGH. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

WTANTED-Parties to know that MRS. DIR
w SHERMAN has taken rooms at 1876 Free
ST., near Congress Square. COrns, outgrowlng
joints ana nails treated in skillful manner. Her
rooms will be open for Ladies' and Gentlemen.
1871
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

NNANTED- Can-makerS wanted, LYMAN
w WALKER, Long Wharf. 1911
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by young man, good
w writer and accurate accountant; can furnish
the best Of recommendations. Address M 16S
NEAL ST. 1871
wv ANTED-A man of steady habits wants
wv chance to drive a team; best OF references
Address H.. Press Office. 15-1
WANTED A boy about sixteen years old to
Wv work IN q store Saturdays. Call at %
PREBLE STREET, City. 15-l
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

D-Twenty-ive statesmen TO select
w territory in Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connec-
lieut. for the sale of rhe ExcelsiOr-Self Wringing-
Mop. improved Aug. LIST, 1887. Call or write to
ALLEN X. BANGS, factory and salesrooms 267
Middle street, Portland, Me- Butterick Pattern
Rooms. 1914
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

WTANTED-The attention of hOusekeepers to
w the special bargains being offered at the
FIVE CENT STORE, in tinware, crockery, glass,
&C.; all kinds of kitchen furnishing goods at 443
Congress street; big drive in coal hods. 1871
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

Wiie-Keep quiet, Charlie. The new doctor
says must not talk to yOui
Husband Qeebly)-Maryl Mary!
Wife-What Is IL, Charlie? t.t
Husband Engage that doctor for our family
DhVsciant
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

Harsh purgative remedies are fast Civ
ing way to the gentle action and mild effects of
Carriers Little Liver Pills. II you try them, they
will certainly please you.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

Britisher Ito Miss Bunker OF Boston)-I under
stand, Miss Bunker that America hasn much of
a navy.
Miss Bunker--No, sir; but she has something of
q yachty,
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21

Ship Annie Bngay. Pinkey, at this port from
Buen0s ANres, reports Sept /, spoke schr Vivian,
OF Luntnburg. from Halifax for Victoria, Van
couver lat 5, Ion 80 w.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21
SILVER TIPPED"
o. S.

This Dat is carefully selected from the best
grades and fills the requirements OF Horses bet
ter than any other They are manufactured
improved by machinery, the end or loose fiber
clipped off and the oat thoroughly cleaned and all
dirt as well as Objectionable stntf removed, leav.
ing the Oat plump and ready for the horse to en-
JOY eating. Its not economy to feed horses poor
food or force them to eat dirt and refuse that
causes heaves or other ailments All who have
had experience in feeding oats find much that is
Objectionable in regular grades. which can only
I e avoided by removal nearly 1-3 less OF Sill
YER TIPPED" are equal any regular graded
No. white they outweigh in proportion to
that difference and are, practically speaking solid
meats. They run uniform, also bright sweet and
clean, grading the highest in any market They
are the best and cheapest to feed, also the incest
and no harm having been done them to prevent
growing.
Any one who will give them consideration ana
trial will be sure to use them, as they are in all
aud best Feed for Horses. Ready sale and In
creased demand has been established in the
larger markets elsewere and have become very
popular wherever known. The manufacturer de-
their merits and takes this manner Of bringing
them before the public.
"SILVER TIPPED" can be obtained from the
following Portland firms who handle them direct
in car lots:
PARIS FIGURING CO.
IS. A. & j. n. TRUE.
*E. a. wALDRON & SON.
kENSELL & TABOR
GEO. w. TRUE & CO.
IS. w. THAxTER & CO.
NORTON, CHAP MAN & CO.
bag Lots for Sale.
The Portland daily press., 1887-10-21
From MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.

Sch Canton. Of Portland. Capt G A Whittier
has just made the round trip from Portland to st
John. n Is. thence to Canary Islands with lumber
thence to HOrfolk, IN two months three days.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
Thousands Of Dollars

Are spent every year 10y the people of
this State for worthless medicines for
the cure of throat and lung diseases,
when we know that if they would only
invest ST i'll SANTA ABLE, the new
tslifornin discovery fer consumption
aud kindred complaints, they would in
this pleasant remedy find relief. II il
recommended by minist, rs, physicians
aud public speakers of the Golden
Stale. Sold and guaranteed by f. +.
Muller at VI u bottle. Three fer 50 SO.
The mo t stubborn Case of caturrh will
speedily succumb t., CALIFORNIA
CAT-R-CURE. Six months TRAIT
ment for 81. by mail, 81 10.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
A. Fair. Proposition.

We are informed that the promoters
OF the proposed Elko & Idaho Central
Hallway have no intention to push the
scheme unless tits favored by the tax
layers Of Etko county. This is fur
proposition, ~ in any enterprise Of
this character the wishes of the pc opIe
should be ccnsulted, aDd II favored by
a majority. of tn en- 10 one could reas-
onSbly object to the proposition,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
THURSDAY. !. FEBRUARY "a. 1887.
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Fresh Pop Corn, at w. T. Smiths. .
Fresh H. H. butter at s. M. Hem
ley's.
Navel or.use aul Cocoanuts, at
Henley's.
Kinks Blue Iuiia Soap, best on
earth, at Henley's.
Genuine New Orleans molasses for
sale at w. T. Smiths
Buy WHITE RUSSIAN SOAP. It's
excellent for buth or toilet.
Try onr New Hampshire PURE ma.
pie syrup ut W IT. Smiths
Pure New York cider vinegar so
cents gallon. at w. T. Smiths
You can buy IL lbs Extra light Brown
sugar at VT. Smiths for 81 90 cash
Cash will buy ION bucket Fair
banks lard for $1,2 ut w. T. Smiths.
The celebrated Maher & Grosh hand
made Knives, every one warranted, at
Heuley's
The Holidays are past and Joe Rosen-
stock has still GU hand large assert
lnent of fancy goods which will be sold
At reduced prices.
II. Chase, Of the Live and Let Live"
Grocery Store, has on hand large
stock of Conl Oil OF the best brands III All
ufactured which will be sold in quanti-
ties to suit ut bottom prices.
1t is generally conceded that moth
ing can be snyed by sending away for
goods, AZ NJ. helnhart will duplicate
Sacramento aud San Francisco prices.
An examination OF goods and prices
will demonstrate the fact.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
Examination.

Superintendent st me has quite n
school of AZ plicants for tenchers' certi6
Gates, there b ing seven ladies' a nd two
gentlemen undergoing the test. The
ladies are Misses Enma and Rosa Gard
ner. Miss Bertha Povcher, Miss Lon
Craighend, Miss B,cca Y ties, Miss
Blanche Roach. and Mss Z Iith Taylor.
OF these three are natives of Nevada.
one Of Ohio, one Of Missouri, one OF
California and one Of EnLl land. The
gentlemen, Chns. E. Howard, of CnlIfo-
min, and Willis l.. Hi harlsun, of the
Province of Quebec. Canada.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
Il. N. STONE,
FAN aad Winter aoodaL
EIIo, Feb. II, 1887.

nave iust.received asfine assortment
"' samples for FALL AND WINTER
SUITS nnd as 1 hays mad. special ar
ianselnents, I am now prepared to
MAKO clothes to order cheaper than ever
Oe.ore' None eau combste with me il
prices II yon want q nice suit, dent
.e'ay' Remember, perfect 1T gusran.
''''., No tit, no. pay.
w.. REIBuAaT
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
NEVADA 1Ea1s.ArulE.
Carson City, Feb. 81.
SENATE.


,,.-.. SENATE. ..~'
8. B 63-An Act to provide for tn.
maintenance and supervision of tnblic
Schools. Bill provides for special cleo
tons in certain cases. Several ameud-
ments adopted aud bill ordered en-
crossed.
s. B. No. 1o4-An Act to provide for
the Sanitary regulations of live stock
of the State. Pnssed.
Senate Con. Res. No. 2--Relative to
amending the Constitution of Nevada.
10y striking out the nuti-lottely clause
and submitting the same to the vote
of the people IN 1888. Passed Ii
ayes, nays.
ASSEMBLY.
BY Frazer-A. Is. Ill. provides for
an extra license of S5nU for three
months for running hurdy eurdy hous-
es. Referred to Committee OH Public
Morals.
A. B. 7S-An Act to create IN Irripa-
ton Committee. Referred to Commit
tee of the whole.
A. b. 75-Drury's measure providing
for construction of Canals and bitches
for r, clumution of lands.
b The coasid ra ion of this hill evoked
lengthy discussion. Messrs. Craig
and Mcconnell opposing the measure,
aud Williamson aid DIury stoutiy flu
voring.
Pending action on bill, Assembly
took recess until 30.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24

The pay of the members Of the Maine
Legislature is one hundred and fifty
dollars for the session, be 1t long or u
short one. strike wHs recently made
for foue doIlarsI day, but it appears
the present salary was satisfactory TO
the majority, for the measure was vot d
down.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24

John Sherman has presented his res
ignation as presiding offer Of the
United States Senate. II ID thought
that either Senator Hoar or Senator In
gals viii be elected to succeed MIR.
Sherman AZ President pro TEN. Of the
Senate.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24

The ministers Of Cheboygnu, Miehi-
gan, have decided not to perform tho
marriage ceremony for anyone who has
been divorced. In the opinion of the
Cheboygan clergy. people should DO
made to know when they have got
enough Of good, JthiIS.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
JOHN WANAMAKER,
.- PHILADELPHIA,


We desire to locate in this
city an agency for our Cloth
ing Order Department. A.
hrst-class, competent party
can arrange for a large and
profitable trade. A. plea
SAINT and convenient adjunct
to any other established bust
ness. ~ No risk to agent.
Address
JOHN WANAMAKER,
Philadelphia
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
An Absolute Cure,

The ORIGINAL ABI..TIN OINTMENT IA
only pu:u up Ii Ia &c. two-'uuce tin boxes, and
Is Nh absolute cure for old sor q, burns,
wounds. chapred hands. and all skiu .ru,.-
lions. Will positively cure all kipds OF ilrn.
NIX Tor tine cRi .lNlL ABlErINE UINr
MENTs Sold byF. E. Muller at Is cents uer
box by mail 81 Cents.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
Ihs 10th Day Of March. 1887.
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

The Board Of Examination will hold
q session, for the purpose Of examining
applicants for teachers, certificates, at
the superintendent Office ON the "a,
% and " Instant. Teachers whose GER
hhcatts expite before July LIT are ex.
Pec'ed to be present at, 0 o'clock A. N.
en- the FIRST day..
Il. N. STONE,
Supt. Pub. Schools,
ElLo, Feb. II, 1887,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
NorIcEl

Mr.. G. w. Grover. at the INDEpESD.
ESr Office. has authority to collect
moneys due me and to. receipt for the
same, during my absence from Elko.
For the neat three mouths my ad.
dress will he Sauta Cruz, Cal.
Jy 4o-lm. -: s. SEARS.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24

DEPOT HoTEL-Ciurk d Green Proprie-
tors.
E L Hopson, Terrace; Geo.J Smith,
VIM g Cru ts, Tuscnrom; j Wiseman,
WIN Conger, Well; J l. Wines & wife,
Eureka; G J VIM, Deeth; HI Bah
cock, NJ Rapport, L b Shaw, S F; Paul
Schillstrom, VIM Mitchell u wife,
huntington; E NJ Baum, Pa i,ude; Jos
Hcnnem, Pleasant Valley; w l. Rich
ards Oh, Hnllcck; Harry Stone, South
Fork; Ed CurviIIe & wife, Mound VAL
ley.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
GEN HoTEL-BariI,tt & OstreicLer,
ProprietUrs.

Proprietors.
Thos Hicks, Eu cka; T E Hall, Mag
gle Creek; Mart Crotch, Fled Wilson,
Tuscmrora; Z ottn, Adobe; John Rock,
Lone Mourtnin; Ben Banis, Hunting
ton; John Mckee, Chns MUDDY, Gus
vog'l, MnrS's River; + Il Mendr, W H
Bell, j h Peck, s F; Ihos Br"phy,
IL Nj RnLcL; F + Drown, south Fork
y V Bowd, n, Beuwnwe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1887-02-24
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Nevada
Live Stuck Association will be held at
Reno.
a...r
III. 10th Day Of March. 1887.
a full attendance Is earnestly solicit
3D. All interested in stock are cordial
" invited to attend. ....
E, W. CRU rCHER, President.
X. W. LEWIS, Secretary.
Winnemacca, Feb. 10, 1887.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-05
POWER IN THE FUTURE.

Possibilities of the Next Ccntury--Power
In Bales and Barrels.
Let any one consider what the steam en-
gine was forty years ago, and then examine
the very latest improved compound engine of
today. with all its appliances for economy
and efficient service, and then let him try to
estimate what the electric motor Of thirty
Year, hence will be- The compound engine,
with its wonderful performance, has come as
q resuitof long practice, large experience,
profound study, and the application Of a wide
acquaintance with principles. Why should
not the electric motor gain as much from the
same sourcesl
And, if it shall so gain, is it unreasonable
to suppose that electricity may crowd out
steam, in good many cases, as source of
powers II large power can be stored in the
form OF electricity, SO that it may be tran
sported on street car, why may it not be
generated at one point, and then be shipped
to another, like any ordinary commodity, to
be used as it is wanted9 Why, for example,
should not the water power Of Niagara be
employed to generate power, which shall
then be stored, transported and sold to oper-
ate mills in Philadelphia There is regular
market now for coal. Why should there not
then be regular market for stored power9
Why should not mill owner then 60 out
and buy his power, for the season, just as he
buys his cotton, his wool or his dye stuffs!
II power can be baled up like cotton or
barreled up like sugar, then we shall have
power dealers, power brokers, and, may be,
power exchange-in fact, all the details of
new and Important industry. Is this a
fantastic suppositioni Not half so fantastic
as the notion Of travelling from Boston to
Philadelphia in single night was to our
grandfathers. 1t is rather a clearly indicated
| possibility, the promise of which is contained
in the street car which is now moving about
under an impulse derived from steam en-
gine that stopped before the car started
| Textile Record
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-05

Unhappy is the lot of daily newspaper
chief who has never been a reporter. The
service calls for officers that have come up
from the ranks. Otherwise they will fail to
gauge accurately the relations of men and
events to each other, and will become a prey
to circumstances I have known the pub
Usher Of an influential journal to instruct a
reporter to take out bis note book and pencil
as preliminary step whenever he should be
sent to interview a person. As well tell a
detective to wear a badge on his breast, or a
patrolman to walk the street with a cooked
revolver in his right hand. Many people
would be more afraid of q reporter who
should suddenly draw" a note book on them
than they would OF either policeman or de-
tective. OF course, the note book must be
used for public speeches and deliberations,
| and, also like the revolver in dire emergen.
| ciss; but the reporter who cannot remember
Q column and half of ordinary converse.
ton tunless it concerns technical matters OF
which he had no previous knowledge until
he has time to turn it into Ineligible 'copy,
should seek bread and fame in some new EN-.
| ployment.-Henry W. Blake in The Writer
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-05

Recent statistics show that the number OF
steamers existing in the world in 1886 was
estimated at 1863, of an aggregate burden of
1881, S43 tons. In the previous year the
number was stated at 9,642, of an aggregate
burden of 0,29l PA tons The worlds steam
shipping in 1886 was thus distributed: Iron
steamers, S,19S, Of an aggregate burden Of
S,9ll ,4O6 tons; steel steamers, TO, of an ag-
gregate burden of 80 $50 tons, and wooden
steamers, Sc, of an aggregate burden of
$50, 655 tons. OF the steamers afoat in 1885,
5,792 were owned by the United Kingdom
and its colonies, their aggregate burden being
6,595, OIL tons. The other countries of the
world owned steamers in the following order
Germany, SO; France, 500; Spain, 4Ol; the
United States, 400; Norway, PSF; Russia, 2l2
Denmark, 300; Italy, 173; Holland, 1872
Brazil, al; Japan, los; Greece and Turkey,
50 each, Belgium, IS; Chill and Argentine
republic, 43 each; China and Portugal, q
each; Hawaii, 2l; Mexico, IS, and miscella
neous, so. From the above figures it appear.
that, notwithstanding the great depression
prevailing in the steam shipping trade, tn.
number of steamers afioat last year increase
to the extent Of S27 as compared with 1885,
Pail Mall Gazette